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REQUEST FOR DECISION
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Oakmont Trail - Request for Additional Funds
Presented by: Miranda Rowda, Capital Projects Manager, Engineering Services
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RECOMMENDED MOTION(S)
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That the budget for capital project 424315 Oakmont Trail Phase 2 (Charter RECR-045) be increased by $360,000 from $2,599,400 to $2,959,400 to be funded from the Capital Reserve.
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SUMMARY
This report provides a brief update to the Oakmont Trail Phase 2 project and a request to increase the budget. As the project has progressed into construction, additional funding is required to complete the intended primary scope.
ALIGNMENT TO COUNCIL DIRECTION OR MANDATORY STATUTORY PROVISION
On December 19, 2023 Council passed the following motion:
AR-23-591
To approve the 2024 Municipal Growth Capital Budget, which included RECR-045 (2,599,400).
BACKGROUND AND DISCUSSION
The Oakmont Trail Phase 2 project involves construction of a 3.0 m wide multiuse trail designed to accommodate both pedestrian and cycling traffic. The new trail extends from Otter Crescent to Boudreau Road and includes the installation of a pedestrian bridge that will span across an existing drainage channel, construction of new stairs, and boardwalk.
Procurement for the Oakmont Trail Phase 2 project was completed earlier this year, and two contracts have been awarded for construction: one for the pedestrian bridge, and the other for the trail, stairs, and boardwalk. Both contracts have been awarded to the same construction contractor. Construction is underway on both contracts and approximately 20% overall is completed.
Concrete piles for the pedestrian bridge have been installed, with construction of abutments and wing walls scheduled in the coming weeks. Fabrication of the bridge is complete and will be installed once the bridge foundation is completed. The boardwalk and stair components are expected to commence shortly, pending site access and material staging.
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